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Rhinebeck woman drives drunk, hits squad car, hurts troopers, police say

A Dutchess County woman was driving drunk early Tuesday evening when her car slammed into a parked State Police squad car, slightly injuring the two troopers inside, police said.

Jayne Wardwell-Christy, 56, of 18 E. Cedar Lane in Rhinebeck, was charged with driving while intoxicated in the incident, Sgt. Robin Reed of State Police at Rhinebeck said Wednesday.

About 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wardwell-Christy...

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